The Buffalo Bills knew they drafted a potentially game-changing wide receiver for quarterback Josh Allen when they selected Florida State’s Keon Coleman in the second round (No. 33 overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft.
What they didn’t anticipate was the off-field sensation the former two-sport college star would become right out of the gate thanks to video of an interview at the NFL Combine that went viral and his first post-draft interview with the Bills’ media, where he talked about buying winter jackets in the offseason to take advantage of sales prices and his love of cookies.
Now, he gets to actually show what he can do catching the ball at rookie minicamp, and the enthusiasm that won people over before and after the draft is still there — even if it is just a small step in the overall process (via Rochester First:).
Buffalo Bills Rookie Minicamp kicked off on Friday afternoon at One Bills Drive and of course, all eyes were on second-round wide receiver and now viral internet star Keon Coleman.
Coleman said some nerves came with his first-ever rookie minicamp. But he added that a box full of fan mail and cookies eased his nerves a bit.
Other notable takeaways
Second round safety Cole Bishop looked smooth during drills and told reporters after practice that he’s glad to finally be back playing football, leaving all the NFL Combine workouts behind him.